[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1795]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   AIKEN NAMED MAIN STREET COMMUNITY

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2015

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, last week, Aiken was named 
a Main Street Community--one of only two communities to receive this 
honor from Main Street South Carolina. The Main Street Community 
designation provides Aiken with a comprehensive training and assistance 
to revitalize their downtown through a three year boot-camp program. 
Aiken joins Orangeburg as the second community in South Carolina's 
Second Congressional District to receive the Main Street Community 
designation.
  After a competitive application process, the city of Aiken was 
recognized for their work in promoting historic and economic 
development downtown. In the next few years, they will work with Main 
Street South Carolina to identify the goals of its community and to 
provide residents, business owners, and local leaders with key 
resources to enhance the local economic development.
  I am grateful to Mayor Rick Osbon, former Mayor Fred Cavanaugh, City 
Manager John Klimm, and the entire Aiken City Council for receiving 
this great honor. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this 
will bring to Aiken.
  In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and may the President by his 
actions never forget September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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